Climate Change Committee

Climate Change Committee

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LWV Hudson's Climate Crisis and Environmental Sustainability Committee 

This committee researches, plans and organizes workshops and events that inform the public about Climate Change, Adaptation Planning, Public Health, Emergency Response and Land Development issues.  They monitor and update information on wetlands, watersheds,  water quality, and wastewater management issues.  They also help monitor local government meetings whose actions impact the environment.

“Best Practices for the Yard” held on May 1, 2024 at the Hudson High School Media Center covered the steps individuals can take to create sustainable yards that support the local ecosystem and fight climate change. The following panelists spoke:

  • Janean Curfman, Summit Metro Parks Naturalist, view her PPT HERE.
  • Curt Van Blarcum, former City of Hudson Arborist
  • Mike Veney, Director of Environmental Programs for Davey Tree, view his PPT HERE

For the Sustainable Yard Toolkit discussed at the meeting, click HERE.

"Energy in the Home”  on April 18, 2024 at Hudson High School Media Center covered solar panels, heat pumps, and energy efficiency and conservation measures such as energy audits. It also included insulation and Energy Star appliances, and habits for reducing energy use. Hudson community members who have had personal experience making these changes shared their experiences with participants, as well as pros and cons and lessons learned. The document that was referenced at the meeting that contains much of the information covered can be downloaded HERE

The Hudson Context", Sept 6, 2023 Hudson High School Media Center covered:

  •  Current climate change realities facing us as individuals and facing Hudson as a city 
  • The city of Hudson's energy portfolio
  • Hudson City Schools' sustainability initiatives from Phil Butto, treasurer and CFO for Hudson City Schools
  • Status of suggested Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for Hudson
  • Hudson's Green Building Certification program
  • Actions that individuals can take and request of our community's decision makers to address climate change 

If you missed it, you can watch it HERE. 

"What Can We Learn From Others About Tackling Climate Threats?" Apri 12, 2023, 7-9pm Hudson High School Media Center. Heard from other cities as well as Hudson representatives that have tackled climate and sustainability issues – emissions inventories, climate action plans, etc.   Speakers Panelists were:

  • Linda Arbogast, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Oberlin, OH
  • Judy Nelson, Sustainability Commission, City of Kent, OH
  • Julie Morris, Sustainability Coordinator, City of Kent, OH and Kent State University
  • Albert Carbon, Public Works Director, City of Oakland Park, FL
  • Greg Hannan, Community Development Director, City of Hudson, OH
  • Rep. Casey Weinstein, Ohio State Representative, 34th District
  • Greg Hannan, Community Development Director, City of Hudson, OH